Kandy Day Tour — Temple of the Tooth & Cultural Show
Private day trip to Sri Lanka's hill capital: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens and a traditional Kandyan dance show.
Overview
Kandy is the spiritual heart of the island — a lakeside city ringed by tea hills and home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. On this relaxed private day tour, your chauffeur collects you from any Colombo or west-coast hotel and drives you inland through spice gardens, gem workshops and viewpoints of the Mahaweli valley. You''ll join a resident guide inside the temple during evening puja (ceremony), stroll the manicured Peradeniya Botanical Gardens with their giant Javan fig, and end the day at a live Kandyan dance and fire-walking show. Vegetarian, halal and Ayurvedic lunches can be pre-booked. **Best season:** Year-round (cooler Dec–Mar) · **Difficulty:** Easy · **Suitable for:** Couples, families, culture lovers · **Languages:** English, Sinhala · **Packing list:** Modest temple wear (shoulders + knees covered), light rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes.
Itinerary
- 06:30Pickup from Colombo / Negombo hotel
- 09:00Stop at a working spice garden en route
- 10:30Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- 12:30Sri Lankan buffet lunch (own cost)
- 14:00Bahirawakanda Buddha viewpoint & gem museum
- 15:30Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic + guided visit
- 17:00Kandyan cultural dance & fire show
- 18:30Return transfer to your hotel
What's included
- Private car/van with English-speaking chauffeur
- Fuel, tolls & parking
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance advisory & booking help
Not included
- Temple of the Tooth entrance (USD 10)
- Botanical Gardens ticket (USD 8)
- Cultural show ticket (USD 5)
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities
Kandy Day Tour — Temple of the Tooth & Cultural Show — FAQs
- How long is the Kandy Day Tour — Temple of the Tooth & Cultural Show?
- This tour runs for a full day. Start times are flexible — we agree the pickup time with you once the booking is confirmed.
- What does the price include?
- The price covers: Private car/van with English-speaking chauffeur, Fuel, tolls & parking, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance advisory & booking help.
- Where does the tour start?
- We pick you up from your hotel or another agreed address. Tell us where you are staying when you book and we will confirm the pickup point.
- How many people can join?
- Up to 6 guests travel in one private vehicle. Larger groups are possible with a second vehicle — just ask.
- Can I change the itinerary?
- Yes. This is a private tour, so you can add or drop stops. If the change affects distance or time we will let you know the revised price before you travel.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes — free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts.